Are there any moms out there that are tired for no reason? I have a 10 month old and she sleeps great through the night. I don't work but I feel drained from the moment I wake up in the morning. I'm always tired. Some days I'm so tired I don't want to fix any food just to eat. I take care of my baby just fine but as for me you can forget it. Everyday is a sweatpants wearing crazy hair day. I'm 29 and have never had my thyroid checked but I'm starting to think there is something wrong with me? Anybody else feel this way or am I becoming a complete slob for no reason. I take iron pills and try to eat healthy. I hate this rut.
I think it might be depression like some of your posts have said. My daughter has been extra fussy the last few days and finally I broke down and cried two days in a row right in front of her because I was so tired and could not handle the crying and screaming at that point. Finally, my husband came home and took over. He took us out to eat and I cried on the way to the restuarant and I told him if she starts screaming in the restuarant then I'll start crying again. Thankfully she was fine at the restuarant and I ordered some cocktails and felt better once we left. It's so hard because I am the sole caretaker during the week and my hubby helps out on weekends. I think the stress is wearing me down and making me depressed. I haven't cried since she was born or felt the need to till this past week.
It could be cabin-fever... get outside and do something! Volunteer, join a play group, start a play group. Do something that requires you to shower and dress each day.
You're not tired... you're probably bored. Have your thyroid checked to be sure, but I think we've all had periods of time when we just didn't have a reason to pull ourselves together. Find a "reason" and go with it!
I didn't read all of your responses, but I did read some. You do need to see your Dr. Cause maybe you are slightly depressed. Do you leave your house much with the baby. Do you live where it is still cold or do you live where it is nice outside. Maybe you can take the baby for a scroll through the mall. I live with depression and have for several years and am being medicated for it. And not every pill will work for you. It will be a trial till you find the right one. But you just can't sit there and take a pill. You have to entertain yourself and your child. Like I said go for a walk, park, mall. Maybe 1 day dress up more then just sweatpants wearing day!!......You can do it and I know you can because I did it...Good Luck, But go to the DRS
First of all, raising a child IS work! Don't under-value yourself just because you don't have a "job." Staying home and taking care of the kids is flat out EXHAUSTING. So yes, you're probably just tired.
But, I would recommend having a physical done. I have a thyroid issue and have been taking synthroid for years. I can always tell when my dose needs to be adjusted because I start to feel "off."
Good luck!
Lynsey
Yep, you are in a rut right now and this too, shall pass.
A 10 month old is a lot of work, of course you are tired! This happened to me too, and my sister gave me the best advice: Get rid of the sweats. No more. Buy some cute jeans, they don't have to be expensive and most have a small amount of spandex to be comfortable.
It worked. I felt better because I felt less frumpy.
I also tried to get on more of a routine or have a "plan" for the day, even if it was getting groceries or going to the library. As your little one gets older and his eating/napping routine levels out, this will get easier to make plans for the day, but for now, just give it a try.
Once spring time hits and you are out and about more, this problem will most likely solve itself, so hang in there! You'll be fine!
I agree with the responses that mild depression or your thyroid may be contributing. One thing that I would add to your list to get checked out is Adrenal Fatigue.
I am being treated for this now, with a natural supplement called Adrenogen, and I feel like a new woman! Adrenal Fatigue is so horrible. You feel so guilty for being tired, and no amount of sleep can make up for it.
Get a full physical done, and if you can swing it, go to a natural doctor. They can sometimes find the source of a problem much quicker than a conventional doc.
As the Caribou Coffee slogan goes..... "Life is short, stay awake for it!"
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I have experienced the same thing! I have an 18 mo old, am pregnant, and work night shift (all that could contribute to this exhaustion I figured!) but i asked my doctor for a sleep study because my husband mentioned I snored a lot and it turns out I have sleep apnea which can cause daytime sleepiness even when you sleep an appropriate amount of hours at night.
Are you depressed too or just tired? If you're feeling "blah" and have no interest in thing along with being tired it could be depression. Maybe try something new to spark interest in your life, a book club, or more exercise! I know sometimes when I'm just in the house all day alone I start to fell really unmotivated and sluggish. I try to get dressed right away in the mornings and avoid just sitting around and doing the same thing every day. life can get monotonous! but if it's just a physical thing - I would see a doctor and definitely try exercising more if you can! :)
http://yourfamilyrules.isagenix.com/ca/en/areyoutoxic.dhtml might be what you are looking for. It really helped me.
I would check with your doctor but get outside every day, the air and sunlight help me. Take your daughter to Y or library or something for both of you to get stimulated.
I felt the same way after my daughter was born but I lost a lot of blood.
My Mom made me get outside and walk with her and I got over it.
Exercise is great medicine for being tired even though there were days I felt like not taking a walk I did it because she made me and later I thanked her for it. The doctor had me taking iron too but I stopped taking it because it causes constipation. I ate pinto beans instead to help with my iron levels and felt alot better.
Sounds exactly like me after my oldest was born. I didn't feel unhappy, I just didn't feel myself. Being a physician, I got my thyroid checked, which was fine, and at the request of my physician, was screened for post-partum depression. Turned out, I was definitely depressed. After a little treatment, I totally felt normal again (this happened when my baby was 9 months). I'd get your thyroid checked, and if its OK, make sure you actually get screened for depression. For me, it manifested in strange ways (like you, not having energy, being tired all the time, but I wasn't crying or sad or anything).....just a thought.
You might want to consider seeing your physician. It may be your thyroid, and/or it may be a mild case of depression (dysthymia), or it could be something else entirely, but you will not know until/unless you see a physician. If it is thyroid or dysthymia, in either case, medication can make a huge difference.
I'd suggest having a full physical so you can get to the bottom of this or start to. It could be Thyroid or a number of things, even post partum depression. At any rate, sure signs things are off in you body. It's no fun being tired and being tired for no reason adds a whole level of frustration and stress.
It sounds like you may be dealing with a little bit of depression. It's very normal within the first year of having a baby. I think, especially during that first year, that babies have so many needs we meet as moms that it seems like we don't have time (or energy) to take care of ourselves. Little things can make a big difference, though. Getting enough sleep (as in, going to bed at a reasonable time), even if you want to stay up a little later after the baby goes to bed, is one of thing that can make a world of difference. Eating breakfast every day and not skipping other meals will also improve your day considerably. I'm not a breakfast person myself, but my day is shot if I don't eat at least a small meal (high in protein, low in carbs) in the morning. Even if you don't have time to sit and eat a full meal, having small meals and healthy snacks throughout the day can keep you from having ups and downs in your energy level due to the changes in your blood sugar. Keeping a water bottle with you throughout the day can also be a big help. And, yes, find at least 15 minutes a day to exercise. It's not a huge commitment but makes you feel SO much better.
Even when you don't have anywhere to go and may not feel like you have time, take the time to shower, dress in something more than sweats and t-shirts, and at least pull your hair up. If you like to wear makeup, put on at least a bare minimum. And keep your shoes on even when you're walking around the house. It may sound silly, but when you are more put together, you'll feel more energetic and less like, well, the tired mom in sweats and crazy hair. Speaking from experience!
Otherwise, all you can do is schedule an appointment with your doctor and make sure there aren't underlying causes like anemia or thyroid issues. Best of luck!
yup thats me, i can get 15 hours of sleep and have to take a nap 2 hours after i wake up. my body hurts all the time and it just sucks. they have done every blood test i can afford and found nothing altho i did have parathyroid issues 5 years ago. I had my parathyroids removed and it helped some but i cant shake the tired feeling!
You need to talk to your doctor and rule out any underlying causes. If your not sleeping well then you will not get the proper rest your body needs. If you drink a lot of coffee or beverages with caffeine that can dehydrate you and make you tired instead of energetic.
The other thing is your daughter is at an active stage so you are probably burning a lot of calories taking care of her, if you are not eating the right amount of calories, that could be a cause as well. Good luck!
